What Is an Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula in Dialysis?
An artery and vein in your arm are joined by an arteriovenous (AV) fistula. This gives the needles from a hemodialysis machine a more secure access point. Your kidneys may be unable to remove toxins from your blood if you have end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), also known as end-stage renal disease. Dialysis is used by … Read more